Electricity prices have hit an all-time high and the National Grid has prepared to bring coal-fired power stations back on line to fight the freeze. Economic reporter Neil Macdonald has the latest.
Electricity prices hit all time highs and the National Grid prepared to bring a couple of coal fired power stations back on line to fight the freeze.
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